Probable Lineups
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Africa Cup of Nations Grp. B.
Missing Players
Nigeria
Guinea
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Jamilu Collins | Out | N/A | |
Abdullahi Shehu | Out | 6.71 | |
Samuel Kalu | Doubtful | 6.21 |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
José Kanté | Out | 6.44 | |
Baissama Sankoh | Out | N/A |
Team News
Nigeria
Guinea
- Gernot Rohr is likely to make changes despite his side winning their opening match against Burundi.
- Odion Ighalo, who came off the bench to score the match-winner on Saturday, is expected to start while captain Mikel Obi's place in the line up is in doubt following a below par performance on Saturday.
- Full-backs Shehu Abdullahi and Jamilu Collins have been ruled out of the game due to injuries.
- Striker Samuel Kalu has recovered from a dehydration problem, but may not feature.
- Guinea manager Paul Put will contemplate changes after his side failed to beat debutants Madagascar.
- Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita is set to start after making a second-half appearance against Madagascar a few days after recovering from a thigh injury.
Nigeria 2-0 Guinea
@shakes I'll be shocked if Guinea don't win 1-0. Expect Ibrahima Traore to score the winning goal.